First Riding Lessons

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		First Riding Lessons
		First Riding Lessons

基本信息·出版社：Kingfisher Books Ltd
·页码：64 页
·出版日期：2004年07月
·ISBN：0753408074
·条形码：9780753408070
·版本：New Ed
·装帧：平装
·正文语种：英语
·丛书名：Kingfisher Riding Club

内容简介 This addition to the 'Kingfisher Riding Club' is targeted at the child of eight plus who's learning to ride at a riding school, but dreams of having a pony of his or her own. An introduction is followed by in-depth information about ponies and horses.
作者简介 Sandy Ransford has over 30 books for children to her credit. These include titles on horses and riding, dogs, fashion for kids, and conservation - as well as many activity, game and puzzle books.

Bob Langrish has been the sole photographer for about 60 equestrian books. He lives in the center of horse country in the Cotswolds, England. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
编辑推荐 From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5-This attractive offering addresses the issues, questions, and equipment that youngsters starting riding lessons are likely to encounter. Colorful, crisp photographs expand understanding of the text, aided by helpful captions. Two-page spreads are devoted to topics such as "Why take riding lessons?" "Where to take riding lessons," "Clothes to wear for riding," and "Types of ponies." The focus of this book is English-style riding, and information on Western-style is limited to two pages on "Western tack" and is oddly missing from the discussion of "Competitive riding." An additional purchase.
Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist
Gr. 3-7. Packed with sharp color photos and clear, step-by-step directions, this entry in the Kingfisher Riding Club series offers young people a solid introduction to equestrian technique. Beginning sections address what to look for in a stable and an instructor, equipment for both rider and horse, and instructions for saddling up as well as a brief overview of pony types and how to match horses to riders. Later sections take readers through lessons, from getting started--mounting, sitting, and holding the reins--to actual riding through a horse's gaits. The final section offers ideas for ring exercises, trail riding, jumping, and, very briefly, competitive riding. Throughout, Ransford's tone is direct, concise, and instructive, reinforced with frequent boxed tips and clearly defined terms. The emphasis here is on English-style riding, but a few spreads show riders in western saddles. Even readers with horse fever, but no intentions of actually riding, will enjoy the vicarious turn around the ring that this useful volume offers. A glossary is appended. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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